Davita Inc. Fremont , CA 94537
Posted 4 days ago
1317 W Main St, Fremont, Michigan, 49412, United States of America
DaVita Kidney Care is hiring for a Float Patient Care Technician to join our team in the Fremont, MI area!
This role includes a $1,000 bonus opportunity for all new hires
About the Role
Support your local community and build meaningful relationships with your patients and teammates
Monitor, educate, and provide quality care before, during, and after dialysis treatment
Make a positive impact in the lives of people living with kidney disease and their loved ones
Travel between assigned DaVita facilities in the community is required for this role. Clinics may include: Newaygo Dialysis (home clinic), Norton Shores, Apple Avenue, and Muskegon Dialysis float differential beyond base pay provided
Responsibilities Breakdown
25%: Receive patients into treatment/exam area; record vitals pre- and post-dialysis: weight, temperature, and blood pressure; measure, monitor, and record vital signs and all other parameters of ESKD patients during treatment; obtain blood samples and culture specimens and prepares for shipment.
25%: Under guidance of nurse and/or preceptor set up and monitor dialysis machines and reverse osmosis ("RO") water system for correct functioning, respond to visual and audible alarms and makes appropriate adjustments before, during and after patient dialysis treatment, performs safety checks as directed by the registered nurse. Dismantle, clean, and disinfect dialysis machinery and equipment in accordance to DaVita procedures; perform appropriate end of therapy terminal cleaning and disinfection of the dialysis equipment with guidance of nurse and/or preceptor.
20%: Collect patient data and report to nurse and/or preceptor as needed related to:
Monitoring and documenting status of vascular accesses
Documenting patient observations and seeking guidance when levels are out of normal range for ESKD patients
Reporting patient parameters to registered nurse as needed
Under guidance of nurse and/or preceptor initiate dialysis via approved accesses using proper cannulation or central venous catheter techniques in accordance with state, federal and local regulations
20%: Review patient's dialysis prescriptions, note general physical and mental condition of patient through observation and interview, obtain information and/or data to determine compliance to patient's dietary or medication regimen; document observations and review with nurse and/or preceptor.
5%: Perform clerical duties as needed and review with nurse and/or preceptor which may include: filing, lab requisitions, scheduling appointments, answering phones, ordering supplies, billing, copying, faxing, data entry and maintaining patient charts.
Education, Experience, and Required Skills
High School Diploma (HSD) or GED is required for all hires
Must be comfortable working around blood and with needles
Passionate about healthcare and delivering quality patient care
Qualities: Reliable, caring, compassionate, collaborative, dependable, responsible, attentive
Healthcare experience is a plus but NOT required. i.e. BONENT/ Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) Certifications, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Phlebotomy certification, experience working with patients in a hospital or healthcare facility
Ready to learn and grow attitude
Schedule
3 to 4 days a week, including rotating Saturdays
Shift schedules range between 10-12 hours per day
Opening shifts may begin as early as 4:00am, closing shifts may end as late as 7:00pm
NO late night, overnight, or Sunday shifts
Please note at this time we do not have the schedule flexibility to hire students. If you are a student looking for a seasonal role or patient-facing hours, please visit https://careers.davita.com/students
Benefits
Community First Company Second- find a place in the healthcare field where you belong with a team and patients who value you
Direct patient care work, impactful, long-term relationships with patients and teammates
Growth and advancement- comprehensive paid training, leadership and development programs, scholarship opportunities, career path options, dialysis certification reimbursement
Option to pursue an RN degree- DaVita's Bridge to Your Dreams program provides PCT teammates with financial assistance and access to courses and resources to help you achieve your registered nursing license
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, HSA & FSA, retirement plans, and more
Competitive pay and wage increases
Application and Decision
Application: Submit your online application and complete "DaVita Careers Assessment" sent to your email from careers@davita.com
Review: Once your assessment is submitted, a recruiter will review your application and contact you to schedule next steps
Interview: Meet and interview with our local leadership team at your desired dialysis clinic
Decision: Your recruiter or hiring manager will contact you to extend a formal offer, if you are selected for the position
Final Step: Once you accept and sign your offer, you will complete necessary pre-hire paperwork and background checks to become a DaVita teammate In accordance with Federal Law, all DaVita facilities maintain a drug-free workplace policy
To learn more about our hiring process, click here
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Questions?
Contact your local recruiter at kinzah.fatima@davita.com
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Salary/ Wage Range
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
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